Videos

While we are very proud of the videos posted here, please do not mistake the videos on this page with our SongCasters™ video project, currently being aired to 300 cities via public-access video channels in seven states. A "sampler" video of SongCasters™ performances is available on our "SongCasters TV showcases" page.

THIS page contains videos of live showcases presented at venues around the Twin Cities metro area, along with slide shows resulting from MAS-sponsored workshops.

MAS showcase at Dunn Brothers in Farmington, MN, February, 2013.

This showcase was shot by MAS member Wayne Hamilton and edited by Permanent Smile Media.

On 9/9/11, MAS members traveled "across the border" to Wisconsin to play at one of our favorite venues, The Earth Angels Coffeehouse & Wine Bar in River Falls. Thanks to the Schletty Design team for their editing expertise!

Iconic songwriter Steve Gillette and partner Cindy Mangsen brought a wealth of songwriting knowledge and history to MAS members on September 11, 2011. We captured audio files of his presentation, and also owe thanks to Permanent Smile Media for videotaping much of the workshop. Thanks also to the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, whose grant to MAS made this workshop possible.

MAS Showcase at Coffee Grounds in Falcon Heights, August, 2011

Here's a glimpse of the member performers who took part in the MAS showcase at Coffee Grounds on August 6th. Thanks to Richard & Dan Schletty for editing this footage so we can share it.

More videos coming soon.

MAS Connections

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You are all invited to take advantage of some great group rate ticket prices to see the production of "Rain – A Tribute to the Beatles – The Best of Abbey Road Performed Live" Our performance date is Saturday, April 13 for an 8:00 p.m. show at the State Theater in downtown MInneapolis. Our special rate ticket price is $55.50 for main floor seats. To order tickets, e-mail us at info@mnsongwriters.org. … See MoreSee Less

MAS Songwriting Workshop: Secrets of Using Melody to Write Next Level SongsThe Minnesota Association of Songwriters invites you to join us for our next Monthly Songwriting Workshop. The workshop will be at the Hennepin County Southdale Library from 7pm to 9pm in Edina, MN. We will be in the 2nd or 3rd Floor Conference rooms. The April Workshop is going to deep dive into How to Write Better Melodies, and How to Master Melodies to Write Better Songs. This workshop will be interactive and include discussion, analysis, and creation.

What is the secret that hit Songwriters like Max Martin and Diane Warren know? They both know the crucial role melody plays in hit songwriting. If you want to explore what makes this melodies work, and learn how to write your own melodies, you should join us!

Some of the topics we will cover include:What is melody?Steps to Writing Catchy Melodies5 Ways to Create Prosody and Contrast with MelodyDependent and Independent MelodiesPopular Modes and ScalesMelodic phrases and melodic rhymeMelodic profile Melodic contourMelodic accelerationExploring songs by Rascal Flatts, Ariana Grande, Whitney Houston, Diane Warren, Max Martin and more!

The workshop will take place in the 2nd or 3rd floor conference rooms at the Southdale Library located at 7001 York Ave. South, Edina, MN 55435. Non-members are welcome to attend to get a feel for the group.

We hope you will make plans to join a growing group of songwriters who are working on learning tips and tricks in the craft of songwriting. … See MoreSee Less

Minnesota HomeBrew Music Show – St. Patty’s DayHost&comma; Carl Unbehaun&comma; presents a cavalcade of songs by Minnesota songwriters along with his musical musings&excl; Songs about leprechauns&comma; greenness and gaelic sounds grace this show&period; And we tell Irish jokes and share news of a British brewery that uses Kellogg's Frosted Flakes&period; All on MHB&excl; &lpar;Aired 03&sol;14&sol;2&period;&period;&period; … See MoreSee Less

Hey&comma; songwriters&excl; Reminding you of March's SONGWRITING CHALLENGE&period; Pen a tune with balloon&lpar;s&rpar; as the subject or title&comma; and we'll play it on our March 28 show&period; Send submissions to&colon; minnesotahomebrew&commat;gmail&period;com&period; Thanks&excl;

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Mar 20, 2019 @ 5:57pm
MAS members–group rate ticket prices for “Rain-A Tribute to the Beatles – The Best of Abbey Road Performed Live” for Saturday, April 13 show at 8 p.m., State Theater in Mpls. Special ticket price is $55.50 for main floor seats. To order tickets, e-mail info @mnsongwriters.org.

Mar 6, 2019 @ 2:46am
Hennepin County Library’s digital music platform,
MnSpin, open now for local music submissions!
Minnesota musicians can join established acts and
rising stars on MnSpin, the local music streaming and
download platform from your library. Check it out at: https://t.co/FbQrk8wNG8.